In March of 2019, the 49ers sent a 2020 second-round pick to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for edge rusher Dee Ford. San Francisco then inked Ford to a five-year deal for 87 million upon completion of the trade. Fast forward a little over three years, and the 49ers appear poised to part ways with Ford after a report surfaced that Ford will be released with a post-June 1st designation.
The unfortunate reality of the situation is that Ford’s talent level most likely has absolutely nothing to do with this decision. When he has been on the field, Ford has not only been one of the better players on the 49ers; he has been one of the best pass rushers in all of football.